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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 174.35 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 174.35 and 101.94 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 174.35 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/174.35 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 174.35 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 17,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.73/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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